Functional constipation
View article: Dysbiosis of gut microbiota in children with functional constipation and damp-heat constitution: a cross-sectional multi-omics analysis
Dysbiosis of gut microbiota in children with functional constipation and damp-heat constitution: a cross-sectional multi-omics analysis Open
View article: Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial
Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial Open
Thai abdominal massage offers a superior, low-cost intervention for functional constipation in elderly women, while prune consumption may complement care through quality-of-life gains.
View article: When manual disimpaction isn't enough: Case report and review of neostigmine's role in refractory constipation management
When manual disimpaction isn't enough: Case report and review of neostigmine's role in refractory constipation management Open
Severe refractory constipation can lead to fecal retention requiring hospitalization, nasogastric cleanout, or manual disimpaction, and in some cases, surgery. Neostigmine, a reversible acetylcholinesterase inhibitor, is commonly used for …
View article: Dolichocolon is common in pediatric gastroenterology patients with constipation and associated complaints
Dolichocolon is common in pediatric gastroenterology patients with constipation and associated complaints Open
Objectives Dolichocolon (DC), classified under ICD‐10 code Q43.8 (“Other specified congenital malformations of intestine”), refers to an elongated or redundant large intestine. Recent studies in adults indicate a role for dolichocolon in c…
View article: Psychometric evaluation of a pediatric functional constipation symptom diary using randomized phase 3 clinical trial data
Psychometric evaluation of a pediatric functional constipation symptom diary using randomized phase 3 clinical trial data Open
View article: Efficacy of low volume transanal irrigation in children with retentive fecal incontinence: A randomized controlled trial
Efficacy of low volume transanal irrigation in children with retentive fecal incontinence: A randomized controlled trial Open
Objectives To assess whether low‐volume transanal irrigation (L‐TAI) is effective as add‐on to oral laxative therapy for children with functional constipation and retentive fecal incontinence. Methods Two‐arm randomized controlled trial, i…
View article: Antegrade Continence Enema vs. Botulinum Toxin in Pediatric Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: A 10-Year Retrospective Study at a Single Center
Antegrade Continence Enema vs. Botulinum Toxin in Pediatric Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: A 10-Year Retrospective Study at a Single Center Open
Introduction: Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC) is a common pediatric gastrointestinal disorder (GI) characterized by persistent difficulty in defecation, with no identifiable underlying cause. Although most patients are successfully t…
View article: The relationship of different variants of the course of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth with functional constipation in children
The relationship of different variants of the course of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth with functional constipation in children Open
Relevance . Functional constipation (FC) is a common and urgent problem in pediatrics. The study of the effect of bacterial overgrowth syndrome (hydrogen–induced, H 2 - and methanogenic, CH 4 -SIBO) on the course of FC in children continue…
View article: Clinical Efficacy of Abdominal Massage Combined With Moxibustion for Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Elderly Patients
Clinical Efficacy of Abdominal Massage Combined With Moxibustion for Treatment of Chronic Constipation in Elderly Patients Open
Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of abdominal massage combined with moxibustion in alleviating chronic constipation in elderly patients. Methods A total of 74 elderly patients with constipation who visited Shijiazhuang People's H…
View article: Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study
Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study Open
Slow transit constipation is a pathological condition characterised by an irregular bowel pattern, abdominal discomfort, sensation of incomplete evacuation, and dry stools. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms can be…
View article: Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study
Integrating Acupuncture and Diet Therapy in the Management of Slow-Transit Constipation with Liver-Qi Stagnation: A Case Study Open
Slow transit constipation is a pathological condition characterised by an irregular bowel pattern, abdominal discomfort, sensation of incomplete evacuation, and dry stools. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), these symptoms can be corre…
View article: Evaluation of the Impact of Preoperative Bowel Habits on the Success of Hemorrhoid Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study of Grade III and IV Patients
Evaluation of the Impact of Preoperative Bowel Habits on the Success of Hemorrhoid Surgery: A Retrospective Observational Study of Grade III and IV Patients Open
Introduction: Hemorrhoidal disease is a common anorectal disorder that can significantly impair quality of life. While hemorrhoidectomy remains an effective treatment for advanced cases, individual factors such as gastrointestinal function…
View article: Prospective, non-randomised, open-label pilot trial assessing feasibility, safety and treatment success of acupuncture in children with functional constipation: ACU-PILOT study protocol
Prospective, non-randomised, open-label pilot trial assessing feasibility, safety and treatment success of acupuncture in children with functional constipation: ACU-PILOT study protocol Open
Introduction Functional constipation (FC) is prevalent among children and often persists despite standard pharmacological treatment with oral laxatives. Many parents turn to complementary therapies, including acupuncture, which has been sh…
View article: Psychological characteristics of patients with irritable bowel syndrome and their dynamics against the background of cytoprotective therapy
Psychological characteristics of patients with irritable bowel syndrome and their dynamics against the background of cytoprotective therapy Open
BACKGROUND: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional bowel disorder caused by disruption of the bidirectional brain-gut signaling pathways. While psychological disorders are considered a predisposing factor for the development…
View article: Treating Functional Constipation (Liver Depression and Spleen Deficiency Type) based on the Theory of Qi Movement
Treating Functional Constipation (Liver Depression and Spleen Deficiency Type) based on the Theory of Qi Movement Open
Functional constipation (FC) is a clinically common intestinal disorder. Due to rapid societal development, an increasingly accelerated pace of life, continuous changes in lifestyle, heightened life stress, and alterations in dietary struc…
View article: Correction: Clinical efficacy of non-pharmacological treatment of functional constipation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis
Correction: Clinical efficacy of non-pharmacological treatment of functional constipation: a systematic review and network meta-analysis Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2025.1565801.].
View article: Clinical efficacy and regulatory mechanisms of Shi Pi Zeng Ye formula in treating functional constipation comorbid with depression: integrating clinical observation, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and molecular docking
Clinical efficacy and regulatory mechanisms of Shi Pi Zeng Ye formula in treating functional constipation comorbid with depression: integrating clinical observation, mass spectrometry, bioinformatics, and molecular docking Open
Ethnopharmacological relevance The Shi Pi Zeng Ye Formula (SPZY), a traditional Chinese herbal compound, is empirically used for qi and yin replenishment and has been prescribed for managing functional constipation (FC) comorbid with depre…
View article: Study on Normal Bowel Pattern of Children and Prevalence of Functional Constipation
Study on Normal Bowel Pattern of Children and Prevalence of Functional Constipation Open
View article: Pocket-sized hand-held ultrasound for evaluating pediatric functional constipation by both novice and expert clinicians
Pocket-sized hand-held ultrasound for evaluating pediatric functional constipation by both novice and expert clinicians Open
Background/Objectives Pediatric functional constipation (PFC) is a global health concern. This study evaluates the utility of pocket-sized ultrasound (PsUS) as a tool for assessing PFC among clinicians with varying levels of ultrasound (US…
View article: Insomnia, pruritus, and constipation in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study
Insomnia, pruritus, and constipation in hemodialysis patients: a cross-sectional study Open
Background Insomnia, pruritus, and constipation are among the most prevalent chronic symptoms in hemodialysis patients, significantly impairing their quality of life. However, their risk factors and interrelationships are unclear. This stu…
View article: Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Functional Constipation
Research Progress on Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment of Functional Constipation Open
With changes in people’s lifestyles and dietary habits, constipation has gradually become a common condition in social life. Constipation is primarily characterized by symptoms such as prolonged bowel movement cycles, hard stools, reduced …
View article: Fecal microbiota transplantation for chronic constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical efficacy, safety, and microbial dynamics
Fecal microbiota transplantation for chronic constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical efficacy, safety, and microbial dynamics Open
Background Chronic constipation, a prevalent gastrointestinal disorder with limited treatment efficacy in refractory cases, has prompted exploration of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) as a novel therapeutic strategy. This systematic…
View article: Seoul Consensus on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Functional Constipation
Seoul Consensus on Clinical Practice Guidelines for Functional Constipation Open
Chronic constipation is one of the most common digestive diseases encountered in clinical practice. Constipation manifests as a variety of symptoms, such as infrequent bowel movements, hard stools, feeling of incomplete evacuation, straini…
View article: Does constipation affect the effectiveness of washed microbiota transplantation in treating autism spectrum disorders?
Does constipation affect the effectiveness of washed microbiota transplantation in treating autism spectrum disorders? Open
Purpose Washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) has been shown to improve the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It’s currently unclear whether the presence of constipation affects the efficacy of WMT in children with ASD. This st…
View article: Effects of dietary fiber on Chinese children with functional constipation and targeted modification of gut microbiota and related metabolites
Effects of dietary fiber on Chinese children with functional constipation and targeted modification of gut microbiota and related metabolites Open
Background Although dietary fiber is widely recommended for preventing and treating functional constipation (FC), clinical trial evidence remains limited and the efficacy has not been sufficiently tested in children. Purpose This study aim…
View article: A Meta Analysis of the Acupoint Catgut Embedding in the Treatment of Functional Constipation
A Meta Analysis of the Acupoint Catgut Embedding in the Treatment of Functional Constipation Open
View article: Disease and treatment awareness, prescription patterns, and self-medication practices in patients of functional bowel disorders: A cross-sectional survey
Disease and treatment awareness, prescription patterns, and self-medication practices in patients of functional bowel disorders: A cross-sectional survey Open
Introduction: Functional bowel disorders (FBD) are chronic, recurrent, debilitating disorders affecting the mid or lower gastrointestinal tract with no identifiable underlying pathology. There is a dearth of Indian studies focusing on trea…
View article: Effect of Moderate Aerobic Exercises on Functional Constipation in Premenopausal Women
Effect of Moderate Aerobic Exercises on Functional Constipation in Premenopausal Women Open
View article: Transabdominal Ultrasound Measured Rectal Diameter for Identifying Fecal Impaction in Children With Functional Constipation: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study
Transabdominal Ultrasound Measured Rectal Diameter for Identifying Fecal Impaction in Children With Functional Constipation: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study Open
View article: Role of psychological factors in homoeopathic management of chronic constipation: A holistic approach
Role of psychological factors in homoeopathic management of chronic constipation: A holistic approach Open